More questions about watering in coco?

[Rickcin]

I’m growing in coco with 30 % perlite and the pots are definitely moist on the day after watering so I continue to water but give them a small amount so I do get some runoff. I’m fertilizing every other day and using calmag & UC root treatment and adjusting the ph to 5.8.

Here are my questions;
Is it better to water every day even when moist or just give less water if moist while maintaining some runoff?
And
Im checking the PH in runoff water and it’s reading about 6.7, what’s up with that? Thanks

Happy 4th of July!

 

[MI420Farmer]

I’m growing in coco with 30 % perlite and the pots are definitely moist on the day after watering so I continue to water but give them a small amount so I do get some runoff. I’m fertilizing every other day and using calmag & UC root treatment and adjusting the ph to 5.8.

Here are my questions;
Is it better to water every day even when moist or just give less water if moist while maintaining some runoff?
And
Im checking the PH in runoff water and it’s reading about 6.7, what’s up with that? Thanks

Happy 4th of July!

Hello fellow farmer!!
I'm an avid coco grower and my suggestions would be:
For our veg plants we water every 2-4 days depending on how dry the substrate is. We use 3.5gallon or 5.5gallon airpots and have never run into any issues whatsoever with this process.
Regarding the pH at 6.7, do you check the pH prior to watering? If so, we typically like our pH for veg to be at around 6.0 before watering the plants.

Hope this helps!!

 

[Rickcin]

Hello fellow farmer!!
I'm an avid coco grower and my suggestions would be:
For our veg plants we water every 2-4 days depending on how dry the substrate is. We use 3.5gallon or 5.5gallon airpots and have never run into any issues whatsoever with this process.
Regarding the pH at 6.7, do you check the pH prior to watering? If so, we typically like our pH for veg to be at around 6.0 before watering the plants.

Hope this helps!!

I’ve been adjusting the ph in my watering to 5.8 since Im aware of the runoff being 6.8 but nothing has changed yet ! Thanks

 

[RonnieB2nd]

I’m growing in coco with 30 % perlite and the pots are definitely moist on the day after watering so I continue to water but give them a small amount so I do get some runoff. I’m fertilizing every other day and using calmag & UC root treatment and adjusting the ph to 5.8.

Here are my questions;
Is it better to water every day even when moist or just give less water if moist while maintaining some runoff?
And
Im checking the PH in runoff water and it’s reading about 6.7, what’s up with that? Thanks

Happy 4th of July!

I grow in coco loco, I don't know the perlite percentage, I think its 20% bu tI water mine every 3 days and I water on the light side. I've never had any wilting, drooping or yellowing leaves and huge root masses in my containers after the grows. I am at day 25'ish on my grow now and I just started giving them 2 liters in 5 gallon pots yesterday, and 1 liter in my 3 gallon. I will revisit in 3 days and repeat

 

[Frankster]

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[MI420Farmer]

I grow in coco loco, I don't know the perlite percentage, I think its 20% bu tI water mine every 3 days and I water on the light side. I've never had any wilting, drooping or yellowing leaves and huge root masses in my containers after the grows. I am at day 25'ish on my grow now and I just started giving them 2 liters in 5 gallon pots yesterday, and 1 liter in my 3 gallon. I will revisit in 3 days and repeat

Interesting. For our 3.5gallon pots, we water with a 1/2 gallon of water. For our 5.5gallon pots, we water with 1 gallon of water. Typically we need to water the 3.5gallon pots every 3 days. The 5.5gallon pots we water every other day, depending on how much the plant is drinking of course.

 

[Rickcin]

Meanwhile I’m coco with 30% perlite, 7 weeks out and my girls take 1.25 liter’s every day. Water with UC root treatment one day and then fertilized water the following day and my two girls are stunning ️

 

[Aqua Man]

Meanwhile I’m coco with 30% perlite, 7 weeks out and my girls take 1.25 liter’s every day. Water with UC root treatment one day and then fertilized water the following day and my two girls are stunning ️

Pics what pot size are you in?

 

[Rickcin]

Pics what pot size are you in?

Here they are️

 

[Aqua Man]

Here they are️

Yup that sounds about right for the pots size... looking good man

 

[Rickcin]

Yup that sounds about right for the pots size... looking good man

I owe much of my success to you for answering and dealing with all of my stupid questions ️

 

[RonnieB2nd]

Interesting. For our 3.5gallon pots, we water with a 1/2 gallon of water. For our 5.5gallon pots, we water with 1 gallon of water. Typically we need to water the 3.5gallon pots every 3 days. The 5.5gallon pots we water every other day, depending on how much the plant is drinking of course.

I'lll put my grows in the ring with anybody's, not saying that to sound boastful or badassery but to see if my theory is correct. I think plants in dryer medium spread out more, and grow more, and faster. I believe this means more nutrients uptake because there's more roots...I can't prove a word of this, but the last 10 days of my grow I cut my plant off from everything. How does a cannabis plant protect it self? Trichomes, right? If you trigger those responses just enough you can get lots of extras, I also water flowers slowly with ice water when in full flower

 

[Rickcin]

I'lll put my grows in the ring with anybody's, not saying that to sound boastful or badassery but to see if my theory is correct. I think plants in dryer medium spread out more, and grow more, and faster. I believe this means more nutrients uptake because there's more roots...I can't prove a word of this, but the last 10 days of my grow I cut my plant off from everything. How does a cannabis plant protect it self? Trichomes, right? If you trigger those responses just enough you can get lots of extras, I also water flowers slowly with ice water when in full flower

You could be right by saying if I water less my plants might do better, however I’m only growing two so there is no way for me to experiment.

I thought the basic rule for growing in coco/perlite was to come with 20% +/- of runoff and I’ve been watering everyday until I get some runoff. Perhaps not 20% but something!

 

[tbd100]

I thought the basic rule for growing in coco/perlite was to come with 20% +/- of runoff and I’ve been watering everyday until I get some runoff. Perhaps not 20% but something!

Yes, it is. Coco is hydro. It's just nuted water passing through an inert media that is woven with hungry roots. Keep doing what you are doing.

 

[Rickcin]

Yes, it is. Coco is hydro. It's just nuted water passing through an inert media that is woven with hungry roots. Keep doing what you are doing.

Haha, thank you, I will maintain my caretaking habits since they seem to be working well️

 

[Aqua Man]

I'lll put my grows in the ring with anybody's, not saying that to sound boastful or badassery but to see if my theory is correct. I think plants in dryer medium spread out more, and grow more, and faster. I believe this means more nutrients uptake because there's more roots...I can't prove a word of this, but the last 10 days of my grow I cut my plant off from everything. How does a cannabis plant protect it self? Trichomes, right? If you trigger those responses just enough you can get lots of extras, I also water flowers slowly with ice water when in full flower

I'll do a side by side with ya. I'll keep my media 90% saturated at all times. Not sure of your timeline but I should be ready in about 3-4 weeks.

 

[DanC520]

Not to try change anyone's mind. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. That said, I've had success with high frequency fertigation which is what Aqua Man's often referenced post is about. Here is a non forum style type explanation (or additional external support).

Growing Cannabis in Coco Coir with High Frequency Fertigation - Coco For Cannabis

Learn how to unlock the magic of growing cannabis in coco coir with high frequency fertigation! Guide to feed and water cannabis in coco like a pro!

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